Mitsubishi L200 Gl 4work Lwb (2005)
2005 Mitsubishi L200 Gl 4work Lwb
CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Gl 4work Lwb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Mitsubishi L200 is a serious reliability concern—only 22.2% pass the MOT first time, less than a quarter of the UK average of 80%. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, but the sheer volume of other failures means you're facing regular repair bills.
At 130,196 miles median, these trucks have been worked hard and it shows: the average vehicle racks up 0.37 failures per test, suggesting wear across multiple systems rather than one weak spot. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, and powertrain—these aren't cheap fixes on a work truck this old.
What to check before buying a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Gl 4work Lwb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Gl 4work Lwb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Gl 4work Lwb vehicles fall between 95,456 and 150,955 miles.
2005 Mitsubishi L200 Gl 4work Lwb — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (34% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2024.
MOT History Averages
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